Quick Creamy Bacon, Mushroom & Parmesan Pasta
with Spinach, Rocket & Apple Salad
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
This fettuccine dish pairs the earthy flavour of mushroom and bacon with an easy creamy sauce. The side salad balances the richness of the pasta with peppery rocket and sweet apple.
Ingredients
1 packet
fettuccine
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Soy)
1
apple
½
brown onion
1 packet
diced bacon
(May be present: Soy, Milk)
1 packet
sliced mushrooms
1 packet
light cooking cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 sachet
chicken-style stock powder
1 bag
spinach & rocket mix
1 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
1.5 tsp
balsamic vinegar
½ tsp
honey
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Half-fill a large saucepan with water, add a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil over high heat. • Cook fettuccine in boiling water until ‘al denté’, 9 minutes. • While the pasta is cooking, thinly slice apple. Finely chop brown onion. • Reserve some pasta water. Drain then return pasta to the saucepan. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
TIP: 'Al denté' means the pasta is cooked through but still has a bit of firmness in the middle.
• While the pasta is cooking, in a large frying pan, heat the butter and a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. Add diced bacon, onion and sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 5-6 minutes. • Reduce frying pan heat to low and add light cooking cream and chicken-style stock powder, stir to combine. Simmer until thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Add cooked fettuccine and a splash of the reserved pasta water to the pan, toss to combine. Remove pan from heat and add a splash more cooking water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a medium bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey and olive oil (2 tsp for 2 people / 1 tbs for 4 people). Season with salt and pepper and mix well. • Just before serving, add apple and spinach & rocket mix and toss to coat.
• Divide the creamy bacon and mushroom pasta between bowls and serve with the rocket and apple salad. • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the classic flavours, though some found it a bit bland. Adding extra Parmesan, garlic, or herbs can boost the taste.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised this dish as quick, simple, and easy to prepare — perfect for busy nights.
- Suggestions: Several suggested using more cream for a saucier pasta. Some added white wine or chicken to enhance the flavour.
- Leftovers: Leftovers reheated well, making it a convenient option for lunch the next day.
- Portions: While many found it filling, some wanted larger servings or more bacon relative to the mushrooms.
